Dabit Dam is an earth dam located in Sumner County, Tennessee. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 220 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dabit Dam
Dabit Dam is a dam in Sumner, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Dabit, Farah H. (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sumner |
| Coordinates | 36.47694, -86.64333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dabit, Farah H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16527 |
| Federal ID | TN16527 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |